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The storybook where your child is the hero

Four adventures, one hero: your little one. Illustrated from your photos and printed in South Africa — a hardcover they'll keep forever.

Dragon storyOcean storySafari storySpace story
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🇿🇦 Made in SA English & Afrikaans You approve before we print

Choose their story

Every book is written for ages 2–5 and illustrated so your child truly looks like themselves.

One for each little reader

Add their details once — the same photos work for every adventure. Buy more, save more:

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How it works

1

Tell us about your child

Their name, age and a few photos — it takes two minutes, right here.

2

Our studio illustrates them in

Our studio brings your child to life on every page — each one checked by a real person. Your preview is ready in 48 hours.

3

You approve, we print

Nothing prints until you love every page. Hardcover at your door within 7–10 working days, anywhere in South Africa.

Our promise: a real person hand-checks every book, and you approve it before it prints.

Hand-checked by our studio

Unlike instant-print apps, a real person reviews every Picture Me book — then you approve it before it prints. No surprises, ever.

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Real families, real first reactions.

The moment they see themselves

5.0on Google

41 families have reviewed us on Google. Here are some of them, word for word.

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I found the Picture Me books really good quality and strong. The pictures were very accurate. The storyline was a little weak but THE SERVICE, friendliness and willingness to help was amazing. I ordered 6 books in all and I had time restraints on 3 of them - no favour and no request was too much trouble. I'd do it all again. Pat Noel
Patricia N.Google review
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What a great service and the surprise on my grandson's face when he opened the book, was priceless!!
Hennie M.Google review
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Absolutely AMAZING!
Michele V.Google review
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A huge thank you goes out to Picture Me Books. Sienna on Safari is the 3rd book I have ordered through them and the experience has been nothing but pleasant, quick and professional from beginning to end. Sienna has loved seeing herself with the animals in her book and gets so excited to show everyone who comes to visit.
Lucy D.Google review
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Great service and a great product. Very happy with the overall experience. Will definitely be ordering again
Lyle W.Google review
Absolutely speechless, totally in awe Would highly recommend 10 times over I never expected our 1 year old to recognise himself in his book right now, maybe when he was older, but the smiles we got when he saw himself on his ocean adventure were full of joy, so timeless It's so much more than just a book, it's a piece of our son's childhood that we now will always have to cherish Again, I can't find the words for the magic you guys have created for parents & kids alike, it's truly pure magic Our hearts are full & happy to be apart of the Picture Me family & look forward to joining many more stories to come Keep up the fantastic work Micaela & Nick Thanking you from the bottom of our hearts
Chetna B.Google review
The moment my son opened the book and saw himself as the main character, his eyes lit up with pure excitement. He couldn't believe he was actually in the story! He's a curious little reader with a big imagination, but this took things to a whole new level. The adventure was heartwarming and inspiring, filled with courage, kindness, and a few fun twists that had him completely hooked. It felt so personal — like it was crafted just for him. This isn't just a bedtime story, it's a memory we'll cherish forever. Highly recommended, especially as a birthday gift!
Tania M.Google review
The look on my son's face when he laid eyes on the book. He instantly recognised himself on the cover and absolutely adores the book. He is a reading fanatic - obsessed with the Famous Five series and has said this THIS book tops the Famous Five. That is high praise. The story has a beautiful message about kindness, compassion and bravery and the book quality is amazing. Highly recommend!
Nicole T.Google review
We recently ordered a book from Picture Me, where your child becomes the hero of their own story. With just a few photos that we provided, they created a beautiful AI generated storybook - in our case, an adventure with a dragon! It was so exciting for my son to see himself brought to life in the story. Such a fun idea that makes bedtime stories even more special. A keepsake we'll always treasure.
Larissa H.Google review
My baby girl loves her book ! I think she loves the fact she's already immersed in the story. The kind of book you want to hand down to your grandkids.
Ashley L.Google review
We absolutely loved the book! The quality is beautiful, the personal photo made it so special, and my son was so excited to see himself in the story. Such a lovely idea and a perfect keepsake
Katerina P.Google review
We ordered a book for our daughter and she absolutely loves it. She was so surprised seeing herself as the main character and it gave her a real boost of confidence. The quality is excellent and it's a wonderful gift and keepsake.
JaclynGoogle review
I am.so happy I did this for my Grandson. He was so exited to himself featured as the hero and couldn't stop showing everyone.
Graham P.Google review
We have ordered and received two books already for our grandson. They are beautiful and so personal. The quality of the books is great and we look forward to see new storylines added in the future. The turnaround time from ordering to receiving the books was quick too. Very happy, thank you.
Alison H.Google review
Just received the hardcopy book for our Grandson - it's beautifully illustrated, with him as the main character. He is going to love reading the story and seeing pictures of himself in the book. Thank you Ali L xxx
Alison L.Google review

Bedtime is about to get magical

Start with their name — see the cover change before your eyes.

Zidaan is thrilled to see himself as the hero of his own story. We are thoroughly enjoying story time.
Aadila M.